Lancaster, NY · Erie County
Site Plan Review Application
This application requests Village Planning Commission review of a proposed development or project in the Village of Lancaster and is filed by the property owner or applicant with the Building and Zoning Department.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application asks for project, property, zoning, utility, and contact information and is submitted with drawings and supporting materials for preliminary or complete site plan review. The Village instructions require 19 copies of a complete submission and a $150 fee, received at least 20 days before a scheduled meeting; additional plans and documents are required for complete review. Applicants must also follow the form’s instructions for notifying nearby property owners.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant proposing a project in the Village of Lancaster who is requesting Planning Commission site plan review needs this application and its required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the acknowledgment block before a notary, and the person responsible for mailing signs the affidavit of mailing, which must be sworn to before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Site Plan Review Application and instructions from the Village of Lancaster Building Department.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the project, property, applicant, and contact information, and prepare the required plans and supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant acknowledgment and, when applicable, the affidavit of mailing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Present identification and sign the applicable notarial sections during your secure video session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Deliver the complete package, 19 copies, and the $150 fee to the Lancaster Building and Zoning Department at least 20 days before the meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lancaster. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the Lancaster site plan review application?
- Submit 19 copies of a complete application package, the required supporting materials, and the $150 fee to the Lancaster Building and Zoning Department at least 20 days before the next scheduled meeting.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- Yes. The application includes an acknowledgment for the applicant, and its affidavit of mailing must be sworn to before a notary by the person responsible for mailing.
- Can I sign the affidavits with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What materials are needed for complete site plan review?
- The complete review requires preliminary review items plus plans and details such as drainage, water supply, sewerage, paving, architecture, landscaping, lighting, easements, and lot and building dimensions. The instructions also require a flash drive containing the full submission.
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